「外国人は怪しい」と差別的に職質か 裁判で「内部資料」警察は否定

A court case is examining allegations that police in Japan have engaged in discriminatory profiling during street checks, specifically targeting foreigners based on the assumption that they are suspicious. "Internal documents" have reportedly surfaced in court that appear to support these claims, suggesting a policy or practice of singling out non-Japanese individuals for questioning. However, the police have officially denied these allegations, refuting the existence or relevance of such internal materials and maintaining that their street checks are conducted fairly and without prejudice. The legal proceedings aim to determine the validity of these accusations and the nature of police procedures regarding foreigners.

This case is significant as it addresses potential systemic discrimination within law enforcement and its impact on the rights and treatment of foreign residents in Japan.